Skimmer suggestions - Looking for short skimmer with Tall expectations

jeffcas · 08/10/2008, 12:40 PM

I am in the process of setting up a 120 gallon reef tank. The stand is a regular, commercial stand so I do not have a lot of room underneath (around 24 7/8").

I am trying to decide on just the right skimmer, and would greatly appreciate anyone's input and suggestions.

So far, I like:

ASM G-3 Proteins Skimmer With Sedra 5000 Pump
body size: 6.5 inches
height 24
footprint: 11x12
Tank size: 250 gal

AquaC EV-180 with Mag Drive 7
height: 20"
footprint: 5.75 x 9"
Tank size: 75-180 gal

The size of the AquaC EV-180 is very attractive, but I like the increased capabilities (250 gallons) of the ASM G-3

Your input and suggestions will be very welcome.

Thank you,
Jeff

Runfrumu · 08/10/2008, 12:50 PM

u would have a time trying to get the cup off of the asm with only 24 7/8. i got a tunze 9010, and not only is it small it skims pretty good too.

brianbigoats · 08/10/2008, 02:42 PM

Check out the ATB's they are fairly short the Med is only 22" tall also the ATI's are also short

Mikeeal · 08/10/2008, 03:08 PM

MSX200 is at 22.75"

Tunze 9010 is at 16.8"

MR-1 is at 22.5"

AquaEuro PS-250 is at 22.65"

Octopus Extreme 200 is at 22.75"

There's a whole bunch more, I just got tired of searching. Happy hunting.

mg426 · 08/10/2008, 04:32 PM

A G3 compared to an MSX200 is like a VW compared to a ferrari.

JBuffetReefer · 08/10/2008, 10:59 PM

the G3 would work but the MSX200 would be a better choice. what's your budget?

jeffcas · 08/11/2008, 04:09 AM

I will only be using a 20L sump. It says that the MSX200 works best in 8-10" of water. 20L is 12" high. I don't want spillage if power goes out. Will this be workable?

JBuffetReefer · 08/11/2008, 06:09 AM

that doesn't give you much room to work with. You could probably go as low as 8" and still be ok so it may still work.

08/10/2008, 12:40 PM	#1
jeffcas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northeast United States Posts: 4	Skimmer suggestions - Looking for short skimmer with Tall expectations I am in the process of setting up a 120 gallon reef tank. The stand is a regular, commercial stand so I do not have a lot of room underneath (around 24 7/8"). I am trying to decide on just the right skimmer, and would greatly appreciate anyone's input and suggestions. So far, I like: ASM G-3 Proteins Skimmer With Sedra 5000 Pump body size: 6.5 inches height 24 footprint: 11x12 Tank size: 250 gal AquaC EV-180 with Mag Drive 7 height: 20" footprint: 5.75 x 9" Tank size: 75-180 gal The size of the AquaC EV-180 is very attractive, but I like the increased capabilities (250 gallons) of the ASM G-3 Your input and suggestions will be very welcome. Thank you, Jeff

08/10/2008, 12:50 PM	#2
Runfrumu Hi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,014	u would have a time trying to get the cup off of the asm with only 24 7/8. i got a tunze 9010, and not only is it small it skims pretty good too. __________________ Red Sea Max 130d and 125 gallon mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 125 gallon oceanic tank, Lighthouse Pro XLS, 72" outer orbit fixture, H&S 150-F2000/1 skimmer, H&S 110 Calcium Reactor, Tunze 7096, 2 Tunze 6105's , Tunze Osmolator, Prime 1/4hp drop-in chiller. 5 years running. Red Sea Max, 3 years.

08/10/2008, 03:08 PM	#4
Mikeeal Same avatar since '05 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,285	MSX200 is at 22.75" Tunze 9010 is at 16.8" MR-1 is at 22.5" AquaEuro PS-250 is at 22.65" Octopus Extreme 200 is at 22.75" There's a whole bunch more, I just got tired of searching. Happy hunting. __________________ "The leanest burger in the world!!! can be the MEEEAANEST burger in the world..if you cook it that way......" Current Tank Info: 125g fowlr

08/10/2008, 04:32 PM	#5
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	A G3 compared to an MSX200 is like a VW compared to a ferrari. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

08/10/2008, 10:59 PM	#6
JBuffetReefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 510	the G3 would work but the MSX200 would be a better choice. what's your budget? __________________ Pour me something tall and strong, make it a hurricane before I go insane. It's only half past twelve but I don't care. It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Tank soon to be reef tank & 34 Gallon Reef Tank

08/10/2008, 02:42 PM	#3
brianbigoats Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lodi, CA Posts: 1,122	Check out the ATB's they are fairly short the Med is only 22" tall also the ATI's are also short

08/11/2008, 04:09 AM	#7
jeffcas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northeast United States Posts: 4	I will only be using a 20L sump. It says that the MSX200 works best in 8-10" of water. 20L is 12" high. I don't want spillage if power goes out. Will this be workable?

08/11/2008, 06:09 AM	#8
JBuffetReefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 510	that doesn't give you much room to work with. You could probably go as low as 8" and still be ok so it may still work. __________________ Pour me something tall and strong, make it a hurricane before I go insane. It's only half past twelve but I don't care. It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Tank soon to be reef tank & 34 Gallon Reef Tank